W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)

NYSE: GWW · Real-Time Price · USD
1,252.48
+82.62 (7.06%)
May 7, 2026, 11:50 AM EDT - Market open
Market Cap59.28B +23.1%
Revenue (ttm)18.38B +6.6%
Net Income1.78B -6.7%
EPS37.16 -4.6%
Shares Out 47.33M
PE Ratio31.48
Forward PE25.87
Dividend$9.04 (0.77%)
Ex-Dividend DateMay 11, 2026
Volume289,527
Open1,280.00
Previous Close1,169.86
Day's Range1,240.21 - 1,286.56
52-Week Range906.52 - 1,286.56
Beta1.04
AnalystsHold
Price Target1,118.14 (-10.73%)
Earnings DateMay 7, 2026

About GWW

W.W. Grainger, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, distributes maintenance, repair, and operating products and services primarily in North America, Japan, and the United Kingdom. The company operates through two segments, High-Touch Solutions North America and Endless Assortment. It provides safety, security, material handling and storage equipment, pumps and plumbing equipment, cleaning and maintenance, and metalworking and hand tools. The company also offers technical support and inventory management services. It serves smaller businesses t... [Read more]

Founded 1927
Employees 25,000
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol GWW
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, W.W. Grainger's revenue was $17.94 billion, an increase of 4.51% compared to the previous year's $17.17 billion. Earnings were $1.71 billion, a decrease of -10.63%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 7 analysts, the average rating for GWW stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $1,118.14, which is a decrease of -10.73% from the latest price.

Price Target
$1,118.14
(-10.73% downside)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Stock Forecasts

News

GRAINGER REPORTS RESULTS FOR THE FIRST QUARTER 2026

Strong results across the business; Company increases full year 2026 outlook First Quarter Highlights Delivered sales of $4.7 billion, up 10.1%, or 12.2% on a daily, organic constant currency basis Ac...

3 hours ago - PRNewsWire

GRAINGER'S SHAREHOLDERS ELECT 12 DIRECTORS AND OTHER ANNUAL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS

CHICAGO, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE: GWW) held its annual meeting of shareholders virtually today.

8 days ago - PRNewsWire

Grainger raises quarterly dividend 10% to $2.49 per share

W.W. Grainger (GWW) announced that its board of directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $2.49 per share, an increase of 10% from the most recent company dividend. The dividend

8 days ago - TheFly

GRAINGER INCREASES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND BY 10%

CHICAGO, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE: GWW) announced today that its board of directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $2.49 per share, an increase of 10% from the m...

8 days ago - PRNewsWire

W.W. Grainger Transcript: AGM 2026

Shareholders approved all proposals, including director elections and auditor ratification. 2025 saw 4.5% sales growth, strong margin management, and major investments in supply chain and technology. AI, private label, and service expansion were key focus areas.

8 days ago - Transcripts

Grainger price target raised to $1,125 from $1,052 at Bernstein

Bernstein raised the firm’s price target on Grainger (GWW) to $1,125 from $1,052 and keeps a Market Perform rating on the shares. The firm notes Grainger is a leading MRO

16 days ago - TheFly

GRAINGER SHOW BRINGS TOGETHER MORE THAN 10,000 MRO LEADERS TO HELP CUSTOMERS SOLVE OPERATIONAL CHALLENGES AND EMBRACE INNOVATIONS SHAPING INDUSTRY'S FUTURE

CHICAGO, March 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE: GWW), a leading broad line distributor of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, brought together more than 10,000 custo...

5 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

ETHISPHERE NAMES GRAINGER AS ONE OF THE 2026 WORLD'S MOST ETHICAL COMPANIES®

20th annual recognition honors organizations committed to business integrity through robust ethics, compliance, and governance programs LAKE FOREST, Ill., March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE...

7 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Grainger price target raised to $1,047 from $1,044 at Barclays

Barclays raised the firm’s price target on Grainger (GWW) to $1,047 from $1,044 and keeps an Underweight rating on the shares. The firm says the short cycle recovery has arrived

7 weeks ago - TheFly

W.W. Grainger Transcript: 47th Annual Raymond James Institutional Investor Conference

The presentation highlighted strong growth in both High-Touch and Endless Assortment segments, driven by technology investments, supply chain excellence, and a purpose-driven culture. 2026 guidance projects robust revenue and margin expansion, with continued focus on AI, shareholder returns, and market share gains.

2 months ago - Transcripts

Grainger price target raised to $1,190 from $1,100 at Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley raised the firm’s price target on Grainger (GWW) to $1,190 from $1,100 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares. The firm is updating its estimates for

2 months ago - TheFly

TWELVE DIRECTORS SLATED FOR GRAINGER'S BOARD TO BE VOTED ON AT THE COMPANY'S ANNUAL MEETING ON APRIL 29, 2026

CHICAGO, Feb. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE: GWW) today announced that the Board of Directors has selected a slate of nominees to serve for the 2026-2027 period. The 12 candidates, all curre...

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

Grainger price target raised to $1,165 from $1,100 at JPMorgan

JPMorgan analyst Patrick Baumann raised the firm’s price target on Grainger (GWW) to $1,165 from $1,100 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm updated the company’s model

3 months ago - TheFly

Grainger price target raised to $1,300 from $1,250 at Oppenheimer

Oppenheimer raised the firm’s price target on Grainger (GWW) to $1,300 from $1,250 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The firm notes the company posted about in-line sales/slight

3 months ago - TheFly

Grainger price target raised to $1,207 from $1,055 at RBC Capital

RBC Capital raised the firm’s price target on Grainger (GWW) to $1,207 from $1,055 and keeps a Sector Perform rating on the shares. The company posted an as-expected Q4 with

3 months ago - TheFly

Grainger price target raised to $1,245 from $1,170 at Baird

Baird analyst David Manthey raised the firm’s price target on Grainger (GWW) to $1,245 from $1,170 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The firm updated its model following

3 months ago - TheFly

Grainger price target raised to $1,044 from $975 at Barclays

Barclays analyst Guy Hardwick raised the firm’s price target on Grainger (GWW) to $1,044 from $975 and keeps an Underweight rating on the shares. The company reported mixed Q4 results

3 months ago - TheFly

W.W. Grainger Earnings Call Transcript: Q4 2025

Delivered 4.5% sales growth in 2025 with strong margin management and $17.9B in revenue, despite macro headwinds. 2026 guidance calls for 6.5%–9% organic sales growth, margin expansion, and over 10% EPS growth, supported by technology investments and portfolio streamlining.

3 months ago - Transcripts

GRAINGER REPORTS RESULTS FOR THE FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2025

Progressed strategy and executed well amidst challenging macro environment; Issues 2026 outlook, including 6.5% - 9.0% daily, organic constant currency sales growth Fourth Quarter 2025 Highlights Deli...

3 months ago - PRNewsWire

GRAINGER DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND

CHICAGO, Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE: GWW) today announced its board of directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $2.26 per share.

3 months ago - PRNewsWire

Grainger upgraded to Outperform from Perform at Oppenheimer

Oppenheimer upgraded Grainger (GWW) to Outperform from Perform with a $1,250 price target The firm shuffled ratings in the industrials group. Grainger’s AI adoption will deliver compounding benefits o...

3 months ago - TheFly

DuPont appoints D.G. Macpherson to board of directors, effective immediately

DuPont (DD) announced the appointment of D.G. Macpherson to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Macpherson is the Chairman and CEO of W.W. Grainger (GWW), a broad-line distributor of MRO

Other symbols: DD
3 months ago - TheFly

Grainger price target raised to $1,100 from $1,045 at JPMorgan

JPMorgan analyst Patrick Baumann raised the firm’s price target on Grainger (GWW) to $1,100 from $1,045 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. Published first on TheFly – the

3 months ago - TheFly

Grainger price target raised to $1,081 from $1,048 at Wolfe Research

Wolfe Research raised the firm’s price target on Grainger (GWW) to $1,081 from $1,048 and keeps an Underperform rating on the shares as part of a 2026 outlook for the

5 months ago - TheFly

Grainger price target lowered to $1,100 from $1,150 at Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley analyst Christopher Snyder lowered the firm’s price target on Grainger (GWW) to $1,100 from $1,150 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares after updating estimates for

5 months ago - TheFly